Monday, March 14, 2011

As the pictures and videos keep coming in of the disaster in Japan...it's hard to think about much else right now. A moment is all it takes to change everything.Six thousand people came to visit The Parsley Thief yesterday. If even just a quarter of you donated $10 to the charity of your choosing, $15,000 could be raised to help the victims of the Japan Earthquake/Tsunami.For those looking to help, here are some ways to do so...

The Red Cross: Donate here, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone. Follow them on Twitter, for updates on how they are helping @RedCross, or on Facebook, here.

International Medical Corps: "We are putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities." Donate here, or text MED to 80888 to give a $10 donation. Follow them on Twitter, for updates on how they are helping @IMC_Worldwide, or on Facebook, here.

Global Giving: "We are working with International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and other organizations on the ground to provide support. Our partners on the ground are working hard to provide immediate relief." Donate here, or text JAPAN to 50555 to make a $10 donation. Follow them on Twitter, for updates on how they are helping @GlobalGiving, or on Facebook, here.

Save the Children: "We are extremely concerned for the welfare of children and their families who have been affected by the disaster. We stand ready to meet the needs of children who are always the most vulnerable in a disaster." Click here, to contribute to the Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund, or text JAPAN to 20222 to donate $10. Follow them on Twitter, for updates on how they are helping @savethechildren, or on Facebook, here.

Mercy Corps: "Mercy Corps is working to help survivors of Japan's earthquake and tsunami with our longstanding partner, Peace Winds Japan". Donate here, or text MERCY to 25283 to make a $10 donation. Follow them on Twitter, for updates on how they are helping @mercycorps, or on Facebook, here.

Americares: "Americares is mobilizing to send medicines, medical supplies & humanitarian aid to Japan". To help, donate here. Follow them on Twitter, for updates on how they are helping @AmeriCares, or on Facebook, here.